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• Executive Summary

• Civic Engagement and Social Capital

• Community Services

• Culture and Recreation

• Economy and Labor Market

• Education

• Environment

• Environmental and Social Justice

• Governance

• Health and Human Services

• Housing

• Land Use and Development Framework

• Mobility

 

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We are pleased to transmit the Hamilton County State of the County Report. This series of 12 reports outlines conditions, findings, opportunities, and key measures related to improving and sustaining quality of life in the twelve major community systems in our county. The comprehensive research in each of the 12 systems has been guided by the 12 elements of “The Vision for Hamilton County’s Future”–-identified by citizens in 2002 and approved by the Board of County Commissioners on November 26, 2003. A list of the 12 systems included in the State of the County Report, as well as additional research reports included on the compact disc, is attached. The reports provide, for the first time, a comprehensive data base and related analysis to support decision makers in Hamilton County.

The state of the county reports also form the baseline for development of measurable action plans to achieve Hamilton County’s vision. The reports are designed to assist citizens, agencies, and a multitude of stakeholders (in public, private and civic sectors) in understanding the complexities of each system and in applying the findings to develop successful implementation actions. Objective data indicators within each of the reports lay the groundwork for an overall “state of the county report card” to measure future progress, and provide direction for refining action strategies in Hamilton County’s 2030 plan.

To provide a context for studying and assessing Hamilton County’s conditions and trends, a population report is also included. It provides an overview of changing demographics that impact each of the 12 community systems. Future projections of growth through 2030 have been calculated to provide direction for planning for transportation, housing, community services, and other countywide systems.

Beginning in 2005, the 12 reports together with the population report will be used by local governments, planning commissions, and other public, private and civic sector organizations as we convene key implementation partners to prioritize action strategies, refine implementation campaigns, and coordinate commitments.

The Hamilton County State of the County Report is now available on our website at www.communitycompass.org and is being delivered to all township and municipal offices in compact disc format. A complimentary printed copy is also available for each jurisdiction member of RPC/Planning Partnership. Additional printed copies of the report (a 500 page color document in a binder) are available from RPC at $60.00 per copy. Individual reports for each community system are available at $4.00 per copy.